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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB750 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was manufactured 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB750 scores vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony S930

 WB750 S930 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB750

 S930 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony S930

 WB750 S930 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB750 versus the S930.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to result in extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB750 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony S930
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $339 $219